Who is Elite Noel? Keyshia Cole’s sister announces mother’s death on Instagram
Mia Phillips
Updated on April 03, 2026
On July 18, Twitter was shocked when it was revealed that Keyshia Cole’s mother Francine Lobs had reportedly died of an overdose. The news regarding her passing was announced by the singer’s younger sister Elite Noel.
Fans are further devastated to learn that Francine passed away on her birthday. Elite’s first story consisted of a picture of herself with Francise, in which the singer has wished her mother a happy birthday. The last story revealed that she was no more.
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Elite Noel is an Independent artist
Elite Noel is also a musician like her sister Keyshia. She is a singer, songwriter and rapper. She has also featured on the show Keyshia Cole: All In.
She released her single BAE in 2017. Elite’s two other songs Count Up and Survive are available to stream on iTunes. You can also watch the video to her song here.
Keyshia’s sister boasts over 75,000 followers on Instagram and mostly shares updates about projects and pictures from her vacations with fans.
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The singer has her own cosmetic line
Elite’s Instagram bio identifies her as the Co-CEO of the cosmetics brand Klub Kosmetics. Also, it says she is the founder of the page #FuturisticSoul, that features pictures and posts about music events and a few social issues.
Meanwhile, her main shopping website features a range of beauty products specifically created for eyes. You can take a look at it here.
As far her personal life is concerned, the singer has kept it private. But, she did make headlines a few months ago when she called out her sister for greeting O.T Genasis on the stage during their Verzuz battle, despite the infamous public beef.
Fans react to Elite’s Instagram post
Even though Keyshia’s brother Sam later confirmed to TMZ that Francine had passed away, it was Elite who first broke the tragic news. She wrote in her Instagram story, “Worse pain ever….. to see my mama in a body bag on her birthday! My heart so f**king broke”.
Fans and followers soon took to Twitter to send their prayers to Francine’s family.
One tweeted, “I know Keyshia Cole is hurtin real bad. Like they were just on the mend. Prayers up for Keyshia, Neffie, Elite and the whole fam.”
I know Keyshia Cole is hurtin real bad. Like they were just on the mend.
Prayers up for Keyshia, Neffie, Elite and the whole fam.
— KhyRi Curving (@Caramelbelle) July 19, 2021
Another added, “Prayers to Frankie yo, she was a good spirit at the end of the day. And I hope her family has healing. Keyshia and Elite, keep your heads up loves”
Prayers to Frankie yo, she was a good spirit at the end of the day. And I hope her family has healing. Keyshia and Elite, keep your heads up loves 😔💜💜
— 🌬 (@slaybihh) July 19, 2021
Another wrote, “Keyshia Cole’s sister Elite Noel announces the passing of their mother Frankie. Our immediate thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn this loss”
Keyshia Cole's sister Elite Noel announces the passing of their mother Frankie. Our immediate thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn this loss 🙏🏿
— The Boss Affiliate (@thebossaffilia) July 19, 2021
